Augusta County Public Schools seal
Community
5 months ago
Augusta County Schools offering free meals to students in June

AUGUSTA COUNTY, VA (Rocktown Now) — Augusta County Public Schools and the Augusta County […]

City of Harrisonburg seal
Local
5 months ago
Harrisonburg City Council passes special use permit on Erickson Avenue

The request was from KP’S CARS LLC for a special use permit to allow multiple-family dwellings and/or mixed-use buildings on 1812 Erickson Avenue.

Mug shot of David Joseph Liguori
Crime & Safety
5 months ago
Harrisonburg man accused of animal cruelty has first court appearance

The Harrisonburg man who was arrested in connection with an animal cruelty case appeared in court on Tuesday. David Joseph Ligouri faces three charges, including animal cruelty as well as hit-and-run.

Local
5 months ago
…FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1145 PM EDT THIS EVENING…

Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.

A road closed sign in front of a flooded road.
Weather
5 months ago
Flood warning issued for Western Rockingham County

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for potential flooding caused by excessive rainfall until 7:45 pm on Tuesday.

An overview of the Rockingham County Fairgrounds
Community
5 months ago
Rockingham County Lawn Parties & Festivals Guide

Rockingham County has released a master list of the lawn parties and festivals in the county.

Harrisonburg Police Department logo
Community
5 months ago
P.A.T.C.H. Summer Camp with HPD applications now open

P.A.T.C.H Camp provides young adults exposure to their local police department and the role it plays in the community.

Rockingham County Public Schools logo
Community
5 months ago
RCPS School Board removes two books from school district

The 4-1 vote to remove the books came despite the recommendations to retain them by Superintendent Dr. Larry Shifflett.

A black and whie dog and a black and brown dog sitting under a house in dirt.
Local
5 months ago
RHSPCA rescues more abandoned dogs in Broadway

An additional 27 dogs were brought to safety on Friday and eight more on Sunday—bringing the total number of rescued dogs to 52 from an abandoned house in Broadway.

Tyler and Landon with their families after they signed with local colleges.
Sports
5 months ago
Two Rocktown High School students sign for collegiate level athletic careers

Two Rocktown High School students signed with Bridgewater College and James Madison University to continue their athletic careers.